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| Coldwater Lake from the MSH Science and Learning Center |
Getting There
From Castle Rock, just off I-5, take WA-504 east for for 43.3 miles to the MSH Science and Learning Center. Then, take the cloverleaf turn and follow the road for 2.4 miles to the Hummocks Trailhead.
The Hike
Elevation Gain: 273 ft
Duration: 1hr 11min
Fun hike with fellow Hiking Steward volunteers with Mt St Helens Institute. We spent the morning together in the MSH Science and Learning Center learning about the role and responsibilities, practice using the radios when roving, how to respond to visitor inquiries in an engaging way, and learning more about the 1980 Eruption and the mountain's history.
We had lunch on the balcony overlooking Coldwater Lake and views of MSH.
In the afternoon, we split up into 4 groups of about 10 people each to hike the Hummock Trail. We carpooled down to the trailhead because the monument still closed to the public, related to the landslide near JRO.
It was a nice leisurely hike, we went in a counterclockwise direction. We'd stop at various places to point out features and practice out interpretive skills.
